Facility management

Communications technology goes formal

Recent years have seen the beginnings of a boom in technologies designed to support seniors’ health and well-being in various settings, ranging from Read More »

Confronting the risk of elopement

You've received a call from the local hospital that one of your residents, after being found on the street by the police, has been brought to the Read More »

Modern Payroll Outsourcing: A Success Story

We have a very complex payroll,” says Bridget Gibson. As controller for Augustana Care Corporation in Minneapolis, she is responsible for 17 Read More »

Watch for a Quality Indicator Survey coming near you

This year will see the expansion of a federal demonstration program that could lead to greater consistency and, hopefully, improvement in the state Read More »

Breathing easier through proper air filtration

Odors and gaseous contaminants can permeate throughout your facility, leading to a variety of potentially bad health effects for patients as well as Read More »

Senior activity centers: The facility’s link with community-dwelling elderly

Needs for supportive services often change for seniors able to live at home. The stress of dealing with transportation, home maintenance, changes in Read More »

Outwit and outsmart pests

When it comes to attracting residents, the last ones you want to move into your long-term care (LTC) facility are the multilegged kind. Pests like Read More »

Finding and using greener cleaners

Constructing a “green” building is only the first step to sustainability in healthcare. Operations and maintenance also play a significant role in Read More »

The benefi ts of the regionally focused operator

All seniors housing is local. That's Raymond W. Braun's belief when it comes to developing financing partnerships with operators. Braun is president Read More »

ANATOMY OF AN EVACUATION

When the Pine Barrens in southeastern New Jersey caught fire in May, residents and staff of Genesis HealthCare's Southern Ocean Center in adjacent Read More »

What to Expect From a Group Purchasing Organization

The Balanced Budget Act of 1997 replaced the retrospective payment system with per resident, per day reimbursement, dramatically changing the Read More »

Protect your residents from pests with sanitation

Piling trash close to the building exterior can attract pests and encourage them to go inside. Photos courtesy of Orkin, Inc. Caring for your Read More »

Focus on Transportation

Wheelchair-Accessible Minivan Atlantic Turtle Top's wheelchair-accessible mini-van doesn't look like an institutional vehicle. Small groups can ride Read More »

Getting fuel costs under control

Transportation is a vital asset in the marketing of senior living and care environments. Regardless of the lev-el of care across the continuum, Read More »

Broadening the Business: How One Facility Operator Knocked Down His Walls

In 2005, D. Keith Perry was facing a dilemma that afflicts many long-term care providers: “Our two campuses were anchored by nursing homes that were Read More »

Double-check for disaster

Not long ago I had the severe displeasure of reading a book called The Edge of Disaster by one Stephen Flynn*. Mr. Flynn is billed in the author Read More »

Private insurance companies for nursing homes

Nursing homes, hospitals, and other long-term care facilities throughout the country continue to face increased pricing and coverage limitations on Read More »

Focuson Cleanliness

Skin Care System SECURA™, from Smith & Nephew, is a four-step intervention system that includes cleansers, protectants, moisturizers, and Read More »

Green is good: Environmentally sound pest control

Pest management can be challenging in long-term care environments. Not only is it crucial to keep your facility free of disease-carrying rodents and Read More »

focus on LAUNDRY

Large-Capacity Tumbler The Huebsch® Super Twinstar 45-lb. stack unit provides 90 lb. of drying capacity. Although the Super Twinstar has 40-lb. more Read More »

ALFA’s new program for utility/energy savings

The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA), the largest national association exclusively dedicated to professionally operated assisted living Read More »

Liability Landscape

LIABILITY landscapeBY LINDA WILLIAMS, RNPrepare for motorized conveyances at your facility  Medicare payments for power wheelchairs and scooters Read More »

Tracking Employee Time: A Long-Term Problem

BY JUDITH KATZ  Tracking employee time: A long-term problemBiometrics technology makes employee time management easier and more efficient   When it Read More »

Enhancing the Dining Experience in Senior Living

I Advance Senior CareI Advance Senior Care is the industry-leading source for practical, in-depth, business-building, and resident care i... Read More »

A Model of Multifacility Management

BY KEVIN R. McMAHON  A model of multifacility managementA grateful administrator describes the business approaches that allowed a facility in Read More »

Steps Toward Recovering Late Payments

BY JAMES R. MALL, ESQ.  Steps toward recovering late paymentsWhat to do when private payers and their families don't pay their bills   A long-term Read More »

Rethinking Clean: Carpet Maintenance Achieves More Than Aesthetic Benefits

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How Sanitary Is Your Kitchen?

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Bed Safety: Preventing Fires Caused by Hospital Beds

BY JULIE A. BRAUN, JD, LLM, AND MARK E. BRULEY, BS  Bed safety: Preventing fires caused by hospital bedsHot tips for clinical staff and Read More »

Modern Timekeeping Systems Lead to Better Staffing

BY DOUG PETERMAN Modern timekeeping systems lead to better staffingPotential advantages: expedited staffing assignments, employee recognition, better Read More »